Part-Time Territory Sales Manager for the GTA region

Dare Foods Limited is a private, family owned portfolio of brands established in 1892. The Dare “Made Better” promise guides everything we do and comes to life through our portfolio of consumer-loved brands including Bear Paws, Breton, REALFRUIT, Boulangerie Grissol, and Whippet (to name just a few). Our head office is in Kitchener Ontario, our home since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

Part-Time Territory Sales Manager 

You are self-motivated and an excellent communicator with strong relationship building skills.  In this role, you will be responsible for establishing new and maintaining existing accounts within your territory.  Your focus will be to meet or exceed established sales and merchandising goals.  You will work individually and will be part of an experienced and passionate team with a goal of driving profitable business growth and delivering against our Made Better Promise.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement Dare’s strategic business plans for each customer/banner within the assigned territory at the retail location
• Develop, implement and maximize an efficient & effective retail call coverage plan for the assigned territory as per store classifications
• Effective utilization of professional and fact-based selling skills to achieve 100% distribution (product availability) on all listed products and secures additional points of interruptions (displays)
• Proactively provide information and regular feedback to appropriate individuals on retail successes, challenges, opportunities and competitive initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with influencers and decision–makers at stores and develops and delivers result-oriented sales presentations
• Maintain a customer database on customer information, call activity, actions, follow ups and results

Requirements: 

• Business or other relevant post-secondary degree diploma or equivalent sales experience
• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills; able to quickly identify and prioritize key opportunities.
• Knowledge or experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is a strong asset

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply in writing by September 25, 2022, quoting the appropriate position title e-mail: hrresumes@darefoods.com (Word or PDF format).

No agencies please. 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. Dare Foods Ltd. will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.